Toronto Maple Leafs jerseys aren’t the only things being thrown on the ice these days.
A long-standing tradition for Red Wings fans, of course, is to throw an octopus on the ice in celebration. On Tuesday night, Detroit was on the road against the Panthers in Florida, where plastic rats are the customary toss.
But with Detroit winning the game 5-4, thanks to a four-goal second period, it was a Joe Louis Arena favourite that ended up on the ice.
